led running daylights for xc60 - Page 2

darbs · Jan 13th, 2011, 20:56

they look good on audi's because they're designed for audi's. they wouldn't look good on an XC60 as volvo haven't designed such lights for it. you'll just end up looking like a boy (girl) racer! you'll be one step away from UV lighting under the car and a big spoiler! ;o)

by the way, take a look at the back of the car. you've got some exquisitely designed LED DRL's there - purpose built by volvo for every XC60. ;o)

wimorrison · Jan 13th, 2011, 21:00

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Originally Posted by snowy1

The vertical LED DRL's either side of the grill are on all the time on my XC60, if the light switch is set to '0' the main xenons and the DRL are on, if it's set '1' the DRL's only are on....

Once again, the LEDs on the front of the XC60 are NOT DRLs, they are parking lights - that is why they are on in the 1 position - that is for parking.

The DRLs on Volvos are the dipped beam headlight (xenon or halogen)

Superbenj · Jan 14th, 2011, 10:38

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Originally Posted by volvokeen

.....no offence taken.... I half expected to get that sort of reply from 'volvo owners club'.

Look, don't get me wrong, I'm on your side. I have been dreaming of owning a Volvo for quite some time and came very close to buying a XC90 while ago. But don't really need such a large car so this one is just the thing for me.
We have test drove an Audi Q5 (which my hubby preferred) but went ahead with the XC60, which was mainly my decesion.

I just always liked the led 'spot' day running lights. My brother in law has it on his Vauxhall Insignia, I saw it on many others makes even a Ford Fiesta so can't see why couldn't Volvo have it.....

I suspect they have just taken the decision to not follow the crowd on that front (no pun intended).

Be happy that you'll have far more interesting rear lights

http://www.iveho.com/wp-content/uplo...-XC60-rear.jpg

...as opposed to the Audi and as people will be viewing you from behind more, surely this is a bigger bonus

http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive...Audi-Q5-07.jpg

r-designbob · Jan 14th, 2011, 12:03

Can't disagree with that Superbenj, our lights are fantastic to look at IMO, I've had many comments to that effect too.

Love the picture

scotgc · Jan 14th, 2011, 16:53

Personally I think that if you add any more lights in addition to the LED's already there and the "always on" dipped beam you might need to consider upgrading your alternator!!

Teejay1 · Jan 14th, 2011, 19:31

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Originally Posted by Superbenj

I suspect they have just taken the decision to not follow the crowd on that front (no pun intended).

Be happy that you'll have far more interesting rear lights

http://www.iveho.com/wp-content/uplo...-XC60-rear.jpg

...as opposed to the Audi and as people will be viewing you from behind more, surely this is a bigger bonus

http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive...Audi-Q5-07.jpg

I don't like the way Audi's light arrangement obscures the indicators during they day, especially the rears, VWs are the same. The quality of the lights was one of the many things that I checked out before purchase. See and be seen is what I like xc60 does just that.

darbs · Feb 22nd, 2011, 22:52

sorry to drag this thread out again, but something hit me (metaphorically) when i was driving in the dark this evening. its how many people check out the lights on the front of the car when it's stopped. i thought there was something wrong with them, so i got out and checked myself. it was then i realised what it was. they just look really good.

aidnash · Dec 14th, 2011, 11:21

I am with you volvo keen can you please let me know if you got this issue resolved as i would love to make the lights either side of the grill brighter.

XC60MY12 · Dec 15th, 2011, 00:26

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Originally Posted by aidnash

I am with you volvo keen can you please let me know if you got this issue resolved as i would love to make the lights either side of the grill brighter.

Not what he's talking about. Those are parking lights (see other posts here). Use your dipped headlights as running lights, they are plenty bright enough. Also a bit of punctuation would make your posts easier to read

Clan · Dec 15th, 2011, 06:41

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Originally Posted by Brodick

With no offence intended here but! Maybe you should have bought an Audi?
Why would you want to de-face your volvo?

Each to their own I suppose - good luck with it.

yes they would look cheap and tacky on an XC60 , volvo are subtle not in your face ...

Jan 13th, 2011, 20:56	#11
darbs XC60 Owner Last Online: Mar 21st, 2022 00:40 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London View Photos By: darbs	they look good on audi's because they're designed for audi's. they wouldn't look good on an XC60 as volvo haven't designed such lights for it. you'll just end up looking like a boy (girl) racer! you'll be one step away from UV lighting under the car and a big spoiler! ;o) by the way, take a look at the back of the car. you've got some exquisitely designed LED DRL's there - purpose built by volvo for every XC60. ;o) __________________ 59 (MY10) XC60 D5 205 AWD Geartronic SE Lux 54 RX8 231ps Renesis ****el 96 Megane Coupe 2.0 82 Metro 1.0

Jan 14th, 2011, 12:03	#14
r-designbob Premier Member Last Online: Nov 2nd, 2016 11:42 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: portsmouth	Can't disagree with that Superbenj, our lights are fantastic to look at IMO, I've had many comments to that effect too. Love the picture __________________ XC60 D3 R-Design- geartronic Sapphire black/ beige interior - Panoramic roof- Tinted rear screen Money can't buy you happiness but it does bring you a more pleasant form of misery..

Feb 22nd, 2011, 22:52	#17
darbs XC60 Owner Last Online: Mar 21st, 2022 00:40 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: London View Photos By: darbs	sorry to drag this thread out again, but something hit me (metaphorically) when i was driving in the dark this evening. its how many people check out the lights on the front of the car when it's stopped. i thought there was something wrong with them, so i got out and checked myself. it was then i realised what it was. they just look really good. __________________ 59 (MY10) XC60 D5 205 AWD Geartronic SE Lux 54 RX8 231ps Renesis ****el 96 Megane Coupe 2.0 82 Metro 1.0

Dec 14th, 2011, 11:21	#18
aidnash New Member Last Online: Nov 14th, 2012 09:57 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: peterhead	led's I am with you volvo keen can you please let me know if you got this issue resolved as i would love to make the lights either side of the grill brighter.

Jan 14th, 2011, 16:53	#15
scotgc Senior Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2012 21:12 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Falkirk	Personally I think that if you add any more lights in addition to the LED's already there and the "always on" dipped beam you might need to consider upgrading your alternator!!

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